Who has inspired you to pursue a career in science or technology?

Up to the point that one Sunday morning I wanted to figure out how my TV worked, so naturally I took it apart entirely and much to my parents’ dismay, was never able to put it back together! As I grew older, my curiosity only grew and I dove into the world of biology, trying to figure out how the human body “worked”.

Who inspired you to study science?

Thomas Alva Edison is the person who has inspired me to study science…….

Why do I want to study science?

By studying science, students: develop an understanding of the world, built on current scientific theories. use their current scientific knowledge and skills for problem solving and developing further knowledge.

How can you encourage people to pursue science?

Here are some ways to motivate students to choose science for their future.

1. Improve image of science. Many people perceive science to be something tough and negative.
2. Be a positive role model.
3. Make it fun.
4. Connect it to everyday life.
5. Give them opportunities.
6. Bring it to life.

How do you get people involved in science?

1. 10 ideas to spread the word about your science.
2. Infect people with your passion.
3. Learn from social media – be more public-friendly.
4. Engage with schools and young people.
5. Step outside of your bubble.
6. Talk about why your science is important.
7. Understand your audience.
8. If people challenge you, they are interested.

Why do you like science?

It’s not a subject that stops, no one person will ever know everything about Science. As our understanding of life, the universe and everything (literary reference) deepens we realise that there is even more we don’t understand. That unlimited potential is exciting… that’s why I find science so amazing.

How do students best learn science?

Simply stated, the best way for kids to learn science is by doing real science. A child can read scientific facts and obtain knowledge from a book. However, when they are fully immersed in the learning process, problem-solving and fully understanding science concepts will begin to come naturally.

What are scientists doing when they engage in the process of science?

Scientists ask questions, and then make detailed observations to try to ask more specific questions and develop a hypothesis. They may design and perform an experiment to try to answer their question and test their hypothesis. From the results of their experiment, scientists draw conclusions.

How is scientific knowledge spread?

To respond to this story,

1. 10 ideas to spread the word about your science.
2. Infect people with your passion.
3. Learn from social media – be more public-friendly.
4. Engage with schools and young people.
5. Step outside of your bubble.
6. Talk about why your science is important.
7. Understand your audience.

What draws people into science careers?

So, what draws people into these careers? Roughly one-third (32\%) of working Ph.D. scientists said a main motivator for their career path was a lifelong interest in science and desire for intellectual challenge, according to the 2014 survey .

What inspires people to study science?

The results of the survey are given below with the percentage of people who chose each answer. It seems that many others were also inspired to study science through their time in school, with a lesser percentage through a parent or relative.

What motivates a scientist to pursue a PhD?

Roughly one-third (32\%) of working Ph.D. scientists said a main motivator for their career path was a lifelong interest in science and desire for intellectual challenge, according to the 2014 survey . Many of these scientists reported an interest and curiosity in science or the natural world starting in early childhood.

How do scientists become curious about science?

Many of these scientists reported an interest and curiosity in science or the natural world starting in early childhood. For some 12\% their curiosity was fostered by parents and other family members who brought them in contact with scientists and science labs, nature or science and technology museums.